unisex

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noun

uni·​sex ˈyü-nə-ˌseks How to pronounce unisex (audio)
Synonyms of unisexnext
: the state or condition of not being distinguishable (as by hair or clothing) as to sex

unisex

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adjective

1
: not distinguishable as male or female
a unisex face
2
: suitable or designed for both males and females
unisex clothes

Examples of unisex in a Sentence

Adjective the new unisex fragrances that appeal to today's young people
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Adjective
Even Pascal nodded to the unisex vision in his statement. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026 Lee is commonly used as a middle name, but can easily pass as a unisex first name as well. Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026 The staff at Paul Pratt Public Library on Ripley Road found a hidden recording device inside a unisex restroom and contacted the police, according to a Cohasset PD statement. Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2026 Though their clientele is still predominantly Japanese, the products are unisex, and shoppers are increasingly diverse. Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unisex

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1966, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unisex was in 1966

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“Unisex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unisex. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

unisex

adjective
uni·​sex
ˈyü-nə-ˌseks
: suitable or designed for both males and females
unisex clothing
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